by Marti Reeder | Jun 22, 2015 | Budgeting, Finance, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Reporter, Taxes
If you are a first-time homebuyer, the prospect of buying a home is an exciting one. You are finally ready to say good-bye to your landlord and to have your monthly payment go to something you can call your own. But that monthly check covers more than just paying for...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 15, 2015 | Design, Entertaining, Home Decor, Home Ideas, Reporter, Staging
Whether you are staging your home for sale or are just ready for a fresh, new look, we’ve got nine easy, affordable decorating ideas for you to try. Give your front door a new look. Consider repainting it a bold color or update the hardware with something fresh and...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 8, 2015 | Commissions, Disclosures, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, John L. Scott, Real Estate, Reporter
We recommend that, when buying or selling a home, you work with not just a real estate agent but that you choose a Realtor® to represent you – someone who holds a real estate license but who also is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and agrees to...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 1, 2015 | Design, Entertaining, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Ideas, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal
Our gorgeous, not-too-hot summers are one of the many reasons I love the Seattle area. Make this summer one of your favorites by transforming your backyard into an outdoor sanctuary. Here are some great tips from Better Homes & Gardens to inspire you: Turn a...
by Marti Reeder | May 26, 2015 | Closing Costs, Credit, Disclosures, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Insurance, Reporter, Taxes, Title Insurance
When you’re planning to buy a home, you’ve already saved your down payment and maybe some money toward closing costs, but there are many costs that homebuyers don’t necessarily plan for, especially first-time homebuyers. Here are 10 common closing costs you should...
by Marti Reeder | May 18, 2015 | Entertaining, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Ideas, Reporter, Staging
We love Sunset magazine, not just because it is focused on the West, but because it has such great ideas. Here are 5 backyard do-it-yourself projects (from Sunset’s list of 53!) that you can try this weekend: Get organized. Build a home recycling center to hide those...